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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.49, 244.69 and 145.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.49, 244.69 and 145.49 is: 217.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.49 : 244.69 = 145.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.49/244.69 = 145.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.49x = 244.69 × 145.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.49x = 35,598.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,598.36/163.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.75

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